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echo¹ | In Greek mythology, Echo was a nymph. Hera, the wife of Zeus suspected Zeus of an adulterous relationship with Echo and made her only able to speak the last words spoken to her. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_(mythology) - accessed 07Oct2019]
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Edinbro' ale | Robert Disher first produced Edinburgh Pale Ale in 1821 [Ref. Edinburgh Brewing Company http://edinburghbrewing.co.uk/edinburgh_pale_ale_lifeblood.htm]
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engaged¹ | Bound by a promise of marriage; betrothed [OED]
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engineer¹ | During the first part of the 19th century the term was applied to a person with specialised knowledge or skills who operates and repairs equipment as well as to one responsible for its design and management. [CPB]
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Epping sausages. | The Foods of England Project describes them as Skinless pork and beef sausages with sage, lemon and nutmeg. [http://www.foodsofengland.co.uk/eppingsausages.htm]
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Erin Go Bragh | Erin Go Bragh: The Anglicisation of a Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland most often translated as "Ireland Forever"; also a song of the title and sentiment
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Evans(1) | George de Lacy Evans 1787-1870. Leader of the British regiment that fought in the First Carlist War in Spain. Sir George de Lacy Evans, by Sir William Charles Ross, circa 1840 - National Portrait Gallery
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Excise¹ | The government office or department charged with the collection of tax [OED] especially the tax on alcohol.
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expectations¹ | Prospects of inheriting wealth or property [OED]
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express¹ | By 1880 'express' had come to mean one that averaged faster than 40mph including stops. Reference
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